Why Writing Improves Your Physical Therapy Journey
Have you been hard on yourself lately? You might be making incredible progress in your physical therapy journey but not realize it — especially on a daily basis. Results aren’t instant because building up your bodily health and strength is a long-term effort. That’s why it can be so rewarding to keep a physical therapy journal or document your progress in some other form! Just as scholars use journals to track their studies, people can use them to track any aspect of their lives. Besides helping you keep track of your physical health, journaling provides plenty of other benefits. Since 2003, studies have shown a strong relationship between a student’s ability to write and their intelligence. Regular journaling exercises your mind and spirit to express your thoughts and feelings more often and more seamlessly. This process can evoke mindfulness, and people with mindful practices (like journaling, meditation, etc.) report improvements in mood, lower stress levels, and better overall quality of life.
To start out, keeping it simple is the best way to go. That might mean journaling the old school way (pen and paper) or using your phone to keep a quick, simple log of events. While you can use any notebook to journal, if a nicer one will help you stay motivated, get one! Moleskine is famous for its quality journals. For the digitally minded, try a free, cross-platform mobile app like Evernote, Day One, or Journey, where you can access your entries from your phone or computer! While keeping a physical therapy journal, include descriptions (any length is acceptable!) of how you’re feeling, where you’re aching, and the kind of physical progress you’re making. List your daily activities and exercises, and share this your physical therapist to help track and improve your progress with even more detailed accuracy. Have fun writing!
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Springtime Cacio e Pepe
Inspired by Eating Well
INGREDIENTS • 6 oz multigrain spaghetti • 8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 cup baby arugula
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F.
2. In a large pot, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water before draining and put spaghetti in a covered pot to keep warm. 3. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil and toss in asparagus and olive oil. 4. Cook asparagus for 5–7 minutes and sprinkle with lemon zest. 5. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved water, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to the spaghetti. Stir until creamy. 6. Toss in asparagus and arugula before serving.
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